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"Preface" Definition

noun

A preliminary statement or essay introducing a book that explains its scope, intention, or background and is usually written by the author.
An introductory section, as of a speech.
Something introductory; a preliminary: An informal brunch served as a preface to the three-day conference.
The words introducing the central part of the Eucharist in several Christian churches.
The introductory remarks of a speaker or author.

verb-transitive

To introduce by or provide with a preliminary statement or essay.
To serve as an introduction to.

verb

To stand in front of .
To be a preliminary to.
To introduce by or begin with a preface.
To say or write as preface .
To make introductory remarks.